How to pronounce circuses
Say it like SUR-kuh-suz. Circuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- kuh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circuses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circuses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kuh-suz.
What does circuses mean?
- plural of circus How to pronounce circus
Questions about saying circuses
How do you pronounce circuses?
Say SUR-kuh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkəsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circuses?
Circuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kuh · suz.
Is circuses pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɜːkəsəz/ (SUR-kuh-suz).